Washington-based Greenberry Industrial is ready to set up shop in Jefferson Davis Parish. The company is taking over the former Gulf Islands Shipyards facility near Jennings. Fabrication Manager Aaron Reeves says the site offers everything that Greenberry was looking for.
Production costs for farmers in the Bayou State could go up as much as 40-percent this year. LSU AgCenter Economist Mike Deliberto, says market volatility is due to a number of issues, like supply chain disruptions and the availability of things like fertilizer, which makes up a large portion of farming expenses. He says trade sanctions with Russia are impacting costs.
It was 50 years ago when then 65-year old Tony Chachere published his now legendry Cajun Country Cookbook that included his Original Creole Seasoning. Director of Marketing and Tony’s Chachere’s granddaughter, Celeste Chachere says they’re celebrating the golden anniversary with a commemorative can of their Original Seasoning.
The commemorative can is rolling out in stores now.
LSU will play Iowa State in the NCAA tournament tonight in Milwaukee and tipoff is at 6:20.
Weather-wise it’s a perfect weekend for the Wearing of the Green St Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge and the Festival Acadiens in Lafayette. COVID postponed both events in the past and fortunately, the weather couldn’t be more ideal now that storms passed through early this morning. Highs 70s will be and lows in the 40s.